Position announcement: University of Birmingham, Research Fellow in Experimental Nuclear Physics - Physics and Astronomy - Grade 7 - 100081

Position Details
School of Physics and Astronomy
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974
Closing date: 25th March 2024

Role Purpose
The High-Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility (HF-ADNeF) is a national user facility funded through the NNUF (National Nuclear User Facilities) programme and has been commissioned in December 2023. Though this facility is predominantly for materials research, we have obtained funding for feasibility work towards nuclear astrophysics experiments at HF-ADNeF. This is an exciting opportunity at a world-leading facility in the UK and to work towards a future nuclear astrophysics capability using intense, reliably delivered neutron beams.
The post-holder will carry out the initial simulation and testing work required to enable the design of a modular and moveable nuclear-astrophysics end-station with neutron beams. The project is ideally suited to someone who enjoys thinking outside the box and testing innovative solutions. The post-holder will:
• be responsible for simulations of neutron collimation and radiation (neutron and gamma) shielding to allow semiconductor detectors to be used for nuclear reactions between neutron beams and thin foil targets;
• carry out initial in-beam tests of various parts of the collimator and shielding required to assess performance and iterate designs.

Further information and application available here:
https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/4301/share/300000977454620

Informal enquiries to Prof. Carl Wheldon or c.wheldon@bham.ac.uk or Prof. Tzany Kokalova t.kokalova@bham.ac.uk

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Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

We are seeking a Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist to join our team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for the new VENUS (BL-10) time-of-flight neutron imaging beamline at the Spallation Neutron Source. VENUS is an innovative hyperspectral (i.e., wavelength-dependent) neutron imaging beamline, nearing its completion of construction. In addition to conventional neutron imaging and tomography, VENUS is designed for measuring Bragg edges and neutron resonances and is expected to support a broad spectrum of scientific investigations. As part of our imaging team, you will support the development of a strong user community and shape the scientific direction of the user program on VENUS More details about the instrument and its science impact can be found at: https://neutrons.ornl.gov/venus.

For more information, please visit the links below. There is only one position but two postings to have the flexibility to consider both senior and junior staff:

https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Neutron-Scattering-Instrument-Scientist-TN-37830/1136820100/

https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Senior-Neutron-Scattering-Instrument-Scientist-TN-37830/1136826300/

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Post Doc in Experimental Nuclear Physics at the University of Edinburgh UK

We have a postdoctoral position on Neutron Induced Reactions for Astrophysics available from October 1st for a duration of 3 years with the Nuclear Physics Group at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

Link to the Advert and short description below. For any questions, please get in touch with me (claudia.lederer@ed.ac.uk) and feel free to forward to anyone who might be interested.

https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/9880

UE07 £37,099 to £44,263 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £39,347 to £46,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy / Institute for Particle and Nuclear Physics
Full time (35 hours per week)
Fixed term - 3 years, from 1 October 2024

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the Nuclear Physics Group of the University of Edinburgh. You will support the experimental programme related to neutron induced reaction measurements planned at international accelerator facilities, such as n_TOF CERN.

The Opportunity:
This post is available from 1 October 2024, full-time (35 hours per week) for a duration of 3 years. Your application should include a motivation letter and a CV. Please arrange for 2 letters of reference to be sent to physics-references@ed.ac.uk by the closing date.

For informal enquiries contact Claudia Lederer-Woods (Claudia.Lederer-Woods@ed.ac.uk).
Your skills and attributes for success:
• PhD in (Nuclear) Physics or about to complete
• Experience in measurement and analysis of neutron induced reactions
• Good communication skills

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PhD Position at KU Leuven and Peking University

KU Leuven and Peking University are opening a PhD position together to study neutron-rich isotopes at N=50 with CRIS:

https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60310657?lang=en

Please forward this to potential candidates who might be interested.

The deadline for application says 31 May 2024 but we will regularly check the applicant pool to contact candidates.

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CNRS tenure track position at IPHC, Strasbourg, France

We are pleased to announced that a CNRS tenure track position is opened in our team (DNR nuclear data for reactors, https://iphc.cnrs.fr/en/research/subatomic-research-drs/dnr-nuclear-data-for-reactors/ ) at IPHC (https://iphc.cnrs.fr/en/laboratory/), Strasbourg, France.

This contract offers a dedicated financial environment and includes teaching activities in a higher education institution. This position is offered on a fixed-term contract (CDD) under public law for a period of 3 to 6 years. After evaluation of the scientific value and professional aptitude by a tenure commission, it will allow access to a tenured position in the CNRS Research Directors' corps. (https://carrieres.cnrs.fr/en/recrutement-hors-concours/#offres-postes-de-chaires)

The title of the position is : Nuclear Data: from fundamental nuclear physics to reactors and details of the position and procedure for applications can be found here : https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CPJ/CPJ-2024-014/Default.aspx?lang=EN

We are therefore looking for candidates with experience in experimental nuclear physics and a strong interest in applied problems (especially in nuclear energy). Knowledge of semiconductor-based detection systems, data analysis and instrument simulation is required (see position description). This position will come with a financial environment of 200 k€ to hire PhD student or post doc for example.

Applications are opened from February 14, 2024 to March 20, 2024, 11:59 pm Paris time.

Candidates should contact us as soon as possible (myself, group leader, at maelle.kerveno@iphc.cnrs.fr and/or Sandrine Courtin, head of the IPHC lab, at sandrine.courtin@iphc.cnrs.fr) since the recruitment schedule is tight.

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